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Social Studies for 7th Grade Final
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7th Grade
06/15/2012

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Southwest (Pueblo)
Definition
Southwest is hot, adobe, sandstone blocks keep dwellings cool.
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Great Plains (Sioux)
Definition
Teepee's were built with all items from their environment, Buffalo's sinew and hide were used for cover, poles were made from trees.
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What were the effects of exploration of the Americans on the the following: Food
Definition
Europeans introduced domestic animals such as chickens, Europeans pigs, horses, and cattle escaped itno the wild and multiplied.
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What were the effects of exploration of the Americans on the the following: Native Americans
Definition
Oranges, lemons, and figs were new. Plants spread quickly in American soil. Native Amerixcans introduce beans, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, squash.
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What were the effects of exploration of the Americans on the the following: European Colonies
Definition
Europeans brought disease such as the small pox and influenza. It killed 90% of people in the Carribean and Mexico. Europeans horses, taught Indians to ride and carry heavy loads.
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What was the House of Burgesses and what did it mark in the begining of the Engish Colonies?
Definition
Burgesses were male settlers who represented the government. The house was where they all met together to make laws for the colony. It marked the begining of the representative government in the English colonies.
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What did town meetings encourage in New Engalnd?
Definition
The growth of democratic ideas in New England.
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What was the result of the French and Indian War? (Who gained what?)
Definition
Britian gained Canada and all Frech lands east of Mississippi exept New Orleans. France could keep 2 islands in the Gulf of Stlawrence and the West Indies. Spain recieved all land west of the Mississippi and New Orleans.
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The Snake cartoon drawn by Ben Franklin means the colonies must do what in the French and Indian War?
Definition
Join together and Fight or Be Killed(?)
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Why did the British government establish the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Definition
It ordered colonists not to settle west of the Appalachain Mountains. The British Government thought this would keep peace with the Native Americans.
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Why did the colonists object to the Sugar and Stamp Acts? What did the Stamp Act tax? What did Parliament eventually do to the Stamp Act?
Definition
Colonists thought British government shound not interfere. The Stamp Act taxed on almost anything printed on paper like, newspapers, legal documents, playing cards. Parliament eventually repealed it 1 year later.
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Why did the colonists object to the Quartering Act? How did it lead to the Boston Massacre in some ways?
Definition
The law said colonists had to provide housing, candles, bedding, and beverages to soldiers. New York assembly refused to obey... so the British sent in troops to protect officials from the colonists. The colonists shouted ion suits and the massacre started.
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What were the differences between loyalists and patriots?
Definition
Loyalist were colonist that were loyal to the king. They supported British attempts to keep colonys under British rule. Patriots were colonists favoring indpendence. They supportedand fought for independence by joining military and hit and run tactics. (Guerilla War Tactics)
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What did Parliament pass in responce to the Boston Tea Party?
Definition
Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts. This was a series of laws to punish colonists. 1)Shut down harbors until colonists paid for tea 2)Colonists could not hold town meetings 3)Passed a new Quartering Act.
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Before the Declaration of Independence, what were American colonists fighting for?
Definition
They were fighting for their rights as English men.
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After the Declaration of Independence, what were American colonists fighting for?
Definition
They were fighting for their independence. They wanted to form their own government and claim their independence.
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What 3 rights does the Delaration of Independence say all people are born with?
Definition
The pursuit of happiness, life, and liberty.
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According to the Delaration, if the government does not protect these rights, what do the people have the right to do?
Definition
The people have the right to amend/abolish it.
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How are Americans able to win the American Revolution?
Definition
they were fighting on their own land, many were good sharp shooters. they had a reason to fight and used military stratagy. They had a strong leader like George Washington.
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What were the results of the American Revolutiion?
Definition
13 colonies became an independent nation called the United States of America. Britain gave the U.S. land east of the MIssissippi, north to Canada, and south to Florida. A new government was formed. The Revolution encouraged other people to over through the government.
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What was the name of the first U.S. Constitution and what was the main problem with it?
Definition
The Articles of Confederation, they could not force people to give up power to central government, Americans were loyal to their own states, but did not want to be citizens of one nation.
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What is the name of the political principal that establishes the 3 branches of government?
Definition
The seperation of powers. The power of each branch is controled by the other 2 branches.
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The 3/5 Compromise and the Great Compromise solved disagreements over what issue?
Definition
Solved disagreements over representatives in the legislative branch. Solved how many votes each state got for every 3,000 of the 5,000 slaves.
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Where does the U.S government get its power from?
Definition
Power comes from the people.
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Which is 1 example of checks and blances?
Definition
The pwer of each branch can be controlled by the other 2 braches.
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How can the U.S change the Constitution?
Definition
Bill of Roghts was added. The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments or additions and changes to the Constitution.
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During the Age of Jackson, there was an increase in what?
Definition
Increase in men being able to vote. people began to control the government with their representation.
Term
How might President Jackson defend the spoils system to the people who criticized it?
Definition
He believed the nation needed to remain together and nullifying a law would dividd the north and the south.
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In the 1820s, 30s, and 40s, what action did the U.S. government take toward Native American tribes?
Definition
Demanded the relocation of the Native American tribes from the Southwest and Midwest to territory in the West. Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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As a result, what happened to the Seminoles and Cherokees?
Definition
The Trial of Tears... the Seminoles fought with American Army. The Cherokee chose the Supreme Court to settle land disputes. Presidnet Jackson refused to abide by courts decision and forced Cherokees to move. Th move took the the lives of 4,000 Cherokees from disease and the cold.
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South Carolina's nullification of the Tariff of 1828 is an example of what?
Definition
An example of the State controlling their own government or own wishes to follow rules.
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What effect did early western pioneers and missionaries have on the settlement of the west?
Definition
More independence and more roads were made for trading.
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WHat group traveled to the west to finds religious freedom in the 1840s?
Definition
The Mormons
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What is Manifest Destiny? What President believed in it? What artist made a paintin about it?
Definition
The will of God for the U.S. to extend from our fate or the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean: (coast to coast). President Polk. Artist: John Gast.
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A few DIFFERENT ways we achieved manifest destiny (how did we get certain areas of land?)
Definition
U.S. decleared war on Mexico and won many victories and the land. the U.S. paid 15 million dollars for land that is now CA, NV, UT, AZ, CO, and Wyoming.
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What was the famous trail that went from Missouri to the West?
Definition
The Oregon Trail, from MIssouri to Oregon.
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WHat famous 3 words became a rallying cry for the Texans in their war for Independence?
Definition
"Remember the Alamo!"
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Why did sectional differences develop in the U.S.?
Definition
Sectional differences developed as a result of differences between the North and South about the economy, social and political issues.
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The Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were all attempts to solve disagreements over what issue?
Definition
Trying to Abolish salvery and stop Free States and slave states.
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Who was a famous senator for his ideas on compromise?
Definition
Henry Clay
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In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court said that COngress could not do what?
Definition
Congress could not claim free territory that was not constitutional.
Term
Even though Abraham Lincoln lost the Senate race, why were the debates improtant for him?
Definition
His performance in the debate made him famous throughout the nation and he bacame president 2 years later.
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Does Lincoln's "House Divided" speech show that he felt compromise was possible, or that sectionalism would destroy the country?
Definition
Showed that is was possible.
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Blockade
Definition
Shutting of the ports to keep people or supplies moving in or out.
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Mercenary/Mercinaries
Definition
Solider who fights for pay.
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Traitor
Definition
A person betrays his/her country.
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Preamble
Definition
Introduction, followed by 3 main parts.
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Natural Rights
Definition
Rights that belong to all people fom birth.
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Ally/Allies
Definition
People who work with another country to achieve a common goal.
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Calvary
Definition
Troops on horse back.
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Guerrilla
Definition
Hit and run to harass the British.
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Siege
Definition
Army surrounded and blockaded by an enemy position to attempt to capture t.
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Ratify/Ratified
Definition
Approved.
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Constitution
Definition
A document that sets out the laws, principels,organization,and process of a government.
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Bill Of Rights
Definition
List of freedoms that a government promises to protect.
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Depression
Definition
A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises.
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Legislative Branch
Definition
Passes laws.
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Executitve Branch
Definition
Carries out the laws.
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Judicial Branch (System of Courts)
Definition
Decides if the laws were carried out fairly.
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Compromise
Definition
A settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement.
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Republic
Definition
Governmet in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives.
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Habeas Corpus
Definition
Idea that no person could be held in prison with out first being charged with crime.
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Seperation of Powers
Definition
Designated to keep ally person r group from gainig to much power.
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Liberty
Definition
Freedom.
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What tax on imports di Alexander Hamilton want? Why?
Definition
He wanted foreign goods because he wanted to help American manufacturing.
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What was the name of the group of officials that Washington established to help him make decisions?
Definition
1st Cabinet/Group of Advisers.
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What did Washington's actons during the Whiskey Rebellion show the American people?
Definition
His actions showed the nation that the new Constitution or government was the Supreme Law of the Land AND that the nation would act firmly in a time of crisis.
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What were the first two political parties, who was the head of each, and what prat of the government did they want to be powerful?
Definition
Federalist-John Adams,Centeral Government
Democrat-Republican-Thomas Jefferson, States
Term
What was happening on the seas that contributed to the War of 1812?
Definition
Two ships (The USS Constitution and the USS Constellation) won a great victories and became famous throughout the country.
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What were the results of the War of 1812?
Definition
1)The British recognized the U.S independence once and for all.
2)The U.S gained the natioal pride from its victories at sea at New Orleans.
3)American industry prospered because it made more goods when trade stopped with Britian.
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What did the Monroe Doctrine warn against?
Definition
European nations not to try and establish new colonies in the America's.
Term
Who was the president who issued the Monroe Doctrine?
Definition
James Monroe.
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Who was the Secretary of State who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
Definition
John Quincy Adams.
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How were goods made BEFORE the Industrial Revolution?
Definition
By hand at home.
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How were goods made AFTER Industrial Revolution?
Definition
By machines at factories.
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Why were young women and children often hired to work in the textile mills?
Definition
They could be paid less than men.
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The invention of the Cotton Gin and the growth of the cotton kingdom led to the a greater demand for what 2 things?
Definition
Slaves and land.
Term
Improvements in roads (and later railroads) led to an increase in what? What is one improvement that was made in roads?
Definition
Settlers moving west, cordoroy roads were one an improvement.
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Improvements in shipping led to what? What is one improvement that led to better shipping?
Definition
Cheaper and faster shipping, steamboats were one improvement.
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What other inventions led to increased efficiency in farming and factories?
Definition
Farming- The reaper.
Factories- The telegraph.
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At the clubhouse we...
Definition
got to the bathroom (POOOP!) ;-P
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What did Lincoln's election lead many southerners to believe?
Definition
The southerners were mad and they believed they must secede(leave) the Union.
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What did Lincoln use during the war to keep control in some border states?
Definition
He use Martial Law to keep order.
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In the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln's goal expanded to include the freeing of...
Definition
Lincoln would free all slaves in all the states that were still rebelling against the Union.
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What did Lincoln vow in his Gettysburg Address?
Definition
The nationg must remember and honor those who fought and died there by continuing the battle for Democracy and the U.S.
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What condition was the South in at the end of the war?
Definition
Total War in the South destroyed their will to fight and ended Slavery throughout the U.S. and restore the union. Much of the South was destroyed, cities were ruined and plantations destroyed.
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What did Lincoln vow in his Gettysburg Address?
Definition
The nationg must remember and honor those who fought and died there by continuing the battle for Democracy and the U.S.
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Topic: Native American Culture.
Definition
Big Idea: Geography influenced Native American Culture.
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Topic: Exploration of the Americans.
Definition
Big Idea: European exploration of the Americans has a significant effect on the people living there and the future of Americans.
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Topic: French and Indian War.
Definition
Big Idea: The balance of power in North America changed as a result of the French and Indian War.
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Topic: Colonies to American Revolution to United States.
Definition
Big Idea: Conflict between Great Briatin and American colonies led to the American Revolution.
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Topic: The Articles of Confederation.
Definition
Big Idea: There were significant weaknesses in the Articles which led to the creation of today's Constitution.
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Topic: The Constitution of the U.S.
Definition
Big Idea: The U.S. Constitution was constructed in such a way that it has lasted over 200 years.
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Topic: Farly Republic
Definition
Big Idea: The decisions of our first leaders influenced the new republic and continue to infulence our country today.
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Topic: Begining of Political Party.
Definition
Big Idea: Ideas on how the government should be run resulted in 2 main groups, which turned into the first U.S. Political Parties.
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Topic: War of 1812.
Definition
Big Idea: The U.S. tried to avoid war using diplomatic and economic means, but British insults were too much to ignore.
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Topic: Industrial Revolution.
Definition
Big Idea: The Industrial Revolution completely changed the way goods were produced.
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Topic: Age of Jackson and Democracy.
Definition
Big Idea: While some groups gained more say in government others still denied basic rights.
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Topic: Westward Expansion.
Definition
Big Idea: The U.S. completed its manifest destiny in a variety of ways.
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Topic: A Nation Divided. (1820-1865)
Definition
Big Idea: Economic, social, and political differences led to the Civil War.
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Topic: Civil War. (1861-1865)
Definition
Big Idea: This bloody conflict settled the question of states rights and secession.
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Popular Sovereignty
Definition
Government gets its athority from the people, have the right to abolish the government.
Term
Checks and Balences
Definition
Safeguards aginst abuse of power.
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Federalism
Definition
Division of power between the government and the states.
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Citizen
Definition
A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and its entitled to all its rights and protections.
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Naturalized
Definition
Have completed the official legal process before becoming a citizen.
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Civic Virtue
Definition
Willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacriface.
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Patriotism
Definition
A feeling of love and devotion towarads ones country.
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Democratic
Definition
Ensuring that all people have the same rights.
Term
Laissez Faire
Definition
A french term meaning "let alone" and people beleive that government should play a small role in economic affair.
Term
Judicial Review
Definition
Power of the court.
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Expedition
Definition
Long voyage of exploration.
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Confedentional Divide
Definition
Mountain ridge that sepertes river system flowing toward the opposite sides of the continet.
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Tribute
Definition
A bribe.
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Impressment
Definition
Forced people into service.
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Embargo
Definition
A ban on trade.
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Smuggling
Definition
Importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws.
Term
Confederation
Definition
League.
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Oregon Country
Definition
West of the Rocky Mountains. Today it includes Oregon, Wahsington, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming, Montana, and western Canada.
Term
Mountain Men
Definition
They were hardy trappers and traders. These adventurous men hiked through the region's vast forests, trapping animals, and living off the land.
Term
Rendezvous
Definition
french word meaning get-toghther. Moutain men left the widerness to meet with other fur traders to a place they had chosen the year before.
Term
Oregon Trail
Definition
It was a route to Oregon begining in the year of 1843. they met in Missouri, Independence, and would travel 2,000 miles.
Term
Dictator
Definition
A ruler with absolute power and athority.
Term
Tejanos
Definition
People of Mexican descent born in Texas, they supported dictators because they wanted to get rid of Santa Anna but didn't nessisaraly want to be independent from Mexico.
Term
Alamo
Definition
An old Soanish mission in they city of San Antonio. This where the Texans had taken up postions.
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Annex
Definition
means to add on.
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Manifest Destiny
Definition
The beleif that Americans had the right and the duty to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
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Refuge
Definition
(Mormans needed this) A place where they would be safe from persecution.
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